Automotive Fleet, June 2018
AUTOMOTIVE FLEET I JUNE 2018 2 FEATURES 16 Safety Metrics Reverse in Negative Direction as Incidents Increase The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20 Even with vehicle safety technology proliferating traffic deaths are on the rise after years of decline The culprit for the increase in fatalities is distracted driving 28 COOP by Ryder Brings Life to Underutilized Assets Ryder has created a new service that aims to provide revenue for fleets with underutilized assets by creating a new purpose for these often unused vehicles 32 The Evolution of the Fleet Dealer The responsibilities for fleet dealers has transformed through the years Changes in the automotive and fleet industries have impacted the fleet dealer in many ways and the role has had to adapt to stay afloat 38 Meet GMs Jennifer Costabile With an eye toward the future Costabile focuses on relationship building networking and growth 40 How Disruption is Affecting the Auto Industry Bob White president of ARI talks disruption in the automotive industry and how it will affect many businesses with close ties to it including those in wholesale remarketing health care and accident litigation 4 On the Web 6 Letters 10 Market Trends 12 Industry News 14 Fuel Management 44 Personnel Personals 46 Ad Index 48 Editorial DEPARTMENTS AUTOMOTIVE FLEET ISSN 0005 1519 USPS 038 620 is published monthly with additional issues in April and June by Bobit Business Media 3520 Challenger Street Torrance California 90503 1640 Periodicals postage paid at Torrance California 90503 9998 and additional mailing offices POSTMASTER Send address changes to Automotive Fleet P O Box 3312 Northbrook IL 60065 3312 Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for address changes and new subscriptions to take effect Subscription Prices United States 35 per year Canada 42 per year Foreign 75 per year Single copy price 10 Fact Book 50 The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of Bobit Business Media CONTENTS JUNE 2018 VOL 57 NO 7 16 28 32 40 IN NEGATIVE DIRECTION AS INCIDENTS INCREASE SAFETY METRICS REVERSE
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